Strategic Buyer II: Supplier Negotiation & Cost Savings

RENA Technologies North A; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RENA Technologies North America is seeking a Buyer II to manage procurement activities for production schedules and inventory targets in Albany, Oregon.

You will negotiate with suppliers, review quotes, and maintain cost-effective procurement practices while ensuring on-time delivery.

Collaborate with planning, quality, operations, and finance to support NPIs and sourcing transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain, operations, or related field.
• 2–5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute purchasing activities for assigned commodities, categories, or suppliers.
• Evaluate MRP requirements and generate purchase orders in line with demand forecasts, lead times, and safety stock.
• Review supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and manage supplier relationships for cost competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness; take corrective actions as needed.
• Resolve PO discrepancies, invoice variances, and receiving/quality issues promptly.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, lead time reductions, or process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support NPIs, engineering changes, or sourcing transitions.
• Maintain records in ERP/MRP systems with pricing, delivery, and contracts.
• Support compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and procurement best practices.

Skills

Procurement

MRP/ERP

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

RENA Technologies North America is seeking a Buyer II to manage procurement activities for production schedules and inventory targets in Albany, Oregon.

You will negotiate with suppliers, review quotes, and maintain cost-effective procurement practices while ensuring on-time delivery.

Collaborate with planning, quality, operations, and finance to support NPIs and sourcing transitions.